Last night, Charleston City Council took an important first step for the redevelopment of Union Pier, by passing first reading of a public financing proposal that sets the stage for […]

Rendering from the 2020 report by Sottile & Sottile of College Lodge, showing the Callhoun Street elevation activated with expanded storefront and street trees (Credit: All renderings by Sottile & […]

Nearly a year ago, I proudly stood beside my nonprofit colleagues along with state and local leaders as the State Ports Authority announced a major change of direction on Union Pier. Since then, and with the support of a talented new planning team, rich histories of the site have been illuminated that were previously unexamined. A project that is guided by these stories will give Union Pier a sense of place. In other words, the goal remains the same on Union Pier.

  On March 5, for the first time in a generation, the S.C. Ports Authority will open Union Pier to the public to facilitate informed public comment on planning for […]

Left: Downtowner Motor Inn, c.1964; Right: College Lodge today  Next week, the Board of Architectural Review-Large (BAR) will hear an application for full demolition of College Lodge, located at 159 […]

The City of Charleston’s new Peninsula Plan will provide ‘water-first’ guidance for future development. There is no slowing down this holiday season: The public meeting schedule is packed with opportunities […]